Blue Crab (The), 825 N Ridgewood Dr, Sebring, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE CRAB (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 825 N Ridgewood Dr, Sebring, FL 33870-7218
License #: 3800826
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( observed souffl cup stored in bulk ground black pepper in dry storage) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.( observed ceiling damage above reach in cooler near waitress area)
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.( observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. ( observed can of comet on same shelf as pancake mix in prep area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.( observed can opener blade soiled attached to prep table)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.( plastic souffl cups used as scoop in bulk seasoning on dry storage shelf)
  • Basic - Build-up of ice on nonfood-contact surface.( ice build up on walk in freezer floor)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ( bag of onions on floor in outside walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( spoons stored in plastic container with debris in bottom)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( waitress area)
3/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( walk in cooler shelving)
  • Basic - Ice residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.( walk in freezer floor)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( cook line)
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.( over dish area)
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.( raw shell eggs next to sliced ham in walk in cooler)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( by ice machine)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( several items in walk in cooler)
10/9/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.( bag of bread crumbs on floor in dry storage) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. ( stored on top of ice machine)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( by toaster)
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.( walk in freezer)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ( top of mixer head)
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.( seafood and cooked food)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( by ice machine) **Corrected On-Site**
8/28/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.( bag of bread crumbs )
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( prep area)
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.( styrofoam containers)
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.( seafood)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( by ice machine)
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. ( cook line)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( prep employee cutting vegetables)
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. ( case of cups)
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.( at cook line)
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.( container of oysters with discard date of 4/1/13, operator voluntarily discarded)
4/2/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.[ by back door]
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.[ dishmachine tested at 0ppm,owner fixed and tested at 100 ppm] Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[ dry storage area]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[ reach in cooler in kitchen]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[ plastic lids stored in bus tubs with food debris in bottom under prep table]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[ employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint on cookline]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [ coffee dumped in handsink at bar area]
  • Observed missing ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.[ several lids and pans in dish area]
11/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. [ dry storage ]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. [ clean knives stored in plastic container with debris in bottom on back prep table ]
  • Observed hole in ceiling. [ above hood system ]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[ ceramic bowl used as scoop in beef in walk in cooler ]
  • Observed missing ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. [ vent cover over back prep table ]
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. [ 2 cases of single service cups stored on floor in dry storage ]
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Observed spoons stored in bucket with not all being inverted.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed dishmachine sanitizer concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed glasses stored inverted on cloth.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf above baked potatoes. Corrected On Site.
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a dry location that is exposed to splash. water/ice falling onto food products in walk in freezer. Upon callback not complied. Observed ice on case of open case of onions in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. lettuce and carrots in walk in cooler-outside. Upon callback not complied. Observed 1 bags of carrots and 3 bags of onions stored on floor.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline Upon callback not complied. Observed open beverage cup on cookline.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cooks. Upon callback not complied. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation not wearing hair restraints.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. racks in walk in cooler-outside are rusted. Upon callback not complied. Observed racks in walk in cooler with visible rust.
  • Violation: 14-50-1 Observed scoops with no handles stored in spices, flours. dry storage area Upon callback not complied. Observed 2 ounce souffle cups being used as scoops.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. microwave on cookline Upon callback not complied. Observed encrusted ceiling.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of debris and grease on nonfood-contact surface. mop sink Upon callback not complied. Observed many items in utility sink, unable to see bottom.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. condenser unit in walk in freezer leaking water/ice. Upon callback not complied. Upon callback observed 4 foot ice patch on floor.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood system Upon callback not complied.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen areas. Upon callback not complied.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. hood, walk in cooler-outside and dry storage Upon callback not complied. Lightshield still missing iin dry storage and walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 3/18/12. Upon callback not complied. 2 employees engaged in food preparation employeed since December 2011 not trained.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a dry location that is exposed to splash. water/ice falling onto food products in walk in freezer.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. racks in walk in cooler-outside are rusted
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. hood, walk in cooler-outside and dry storage
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen, restrooms and bar
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 3/18/12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood system
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated residue. fan unit in walk in cooler-outside
  • Observed build-up of debris and grease on nonfood-contact surface. mop sink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on milk shake mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen areas
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cooks
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. lettuce and carrots in walk in cooler-outside
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. waitstaff used cup with no handle to scoop ice for drinks.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. microwave on cookline
  • Observed scoops with no handles stored in spices, flours. dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. condenser unit in walk in freezer leaking water/ice.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. in side walkin cooler at 46 degrese
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. long in prep area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. food on floor in freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. inside walkin cooler at 46 degrese on all food ambient air temp at 46
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. dry storage has to go items on floor
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knive in crack between table and cold line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. large area black
5/18/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.inside walk in cooler at 47 degrese ambient temperature
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open drink on cook line
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.ceiling above cookline has hole coming apart
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.prep area cutting board groved
  • Critical - Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. heat lamp wire coming apart
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. inside walk in cooler at 47 degrese for pasta, ham ,beef
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to go trays stored on floor
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in freezer 1 case on floor
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. groved and gray
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. oppm
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. blade encrusted eith oldfood
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. jicard has old food debris
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. utensils in prep area stored in soiled containe
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. easily movable with alcohol swab debris on wall
  • Dressing and/or locker areas not clean and orderly or used as needed. shirts on plates
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. shelf in kitchenhas foil torn with old food debris
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. handles switches has old food debris
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. racks iin walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cases stored on floor in dry storage
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. back of hood has grease running down back
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 2 hrs 45 min meat loaf at 76 degrese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. server ran glass through ice used hand to finish packing ice in glass
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. server handling lce ,open food with ornate rings and bracelet
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. polish on fingernails while serving open food and ice drinks
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. servers has hair that moves above and around open food
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. date marked not observed
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in outside walk in
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.wash sanitizer rinse Corrected On Site. put i n correct order
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. racks in walk in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. inside hot box has buildup
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pans stacked with lids at 137 4 pans deep pans full
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in freezer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. in prep area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tiles missing in kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. at rear of grill
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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